Group
Occupation

261231 Psychologist

Latest release
OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

261231 Psychologist

Provides individuals and groups with evidence-based assessment, prevention, intervention and treatment to foster personal, social, educational and occupational wellbeing and development.

Registration or licensing is required.

Specialisations

  • Clinical Neuropsychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Educational and Developmental Psychologist
  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Health Psychologist
  • Organisational Psychologist

Skill level: 1

Main tasks

  • Conducts psychological assessments to inform diagnosis, treatment, intervention, report writing or research, and to address clients' mental health and wellbeing needs
  • Develops and implements prevention, intervention and treatment strategies to address psychological, social, emotional, health, educational, developmental and behavioural issues and disorders
  • Develops and implements assessments, interventions and recommendations for organisations and decision-makers to address psychological, social, cultural, occupational and forensic needs
  • Provides crisis intervention and support to individuals and communities in distress
  • Monitors and evaluates the progress of clients, groups, communities and programs during prevention, intervention and treatment
  • Maintains accurate and confidential client records, and provides reports for third parties when required
  • Collaborates with other Professionals to deliver multidisciplinary assessment, intervention, and treatment
  • Provides supervision for psychology students, peers and other Professionals
  • May conduct research and collect data to contribute to the evidence base and the field of psychology
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